Scotch drinkers, what are your favorite Scotch & Cigar pairings?
I love Glenfiddich 15 with anything at anytime. Glenrothes 1991 bottled in 2008 is also awesome, but a bit pricier so it isn't my daily drink.
I usually smoke spicier blends on the line of DPG blends, but I really think the scotch I mention above goes well with the slightly sweet maduros.
Johnny Walker Black with any cigar.
My current choice is 12 year old Aberlour. I think it goes well with any smoke.
A cup of Macallan's and an AVO Domain.
There are so many good ones...
My favorites would be Balvenie 21, Glenlivet 18 and Johnny Walker Blue.
Also, I think Bourbon is awesome with cigars, and plus, it's a little more reasonable in price than single malts. My favorite bourbon is Woodford Reserve (it rocks!!) and Blantens is also good.
With scotch or bourbon, I prefer full-bodied cigars, my favorite one lately is the Bolivar Cofarida. The other day I had a Diesel Unholy Cocktail with some Woodford Reserve, they went great together – a marriage made in heaven!
One distiller has a "Cigar Malt" on the market, but I don't remember who. Anyone familiar with it?
Quoterkarkada - 11/6/2009 6:46 AM
There are so many good ones...
My favorites would be Balvenie 21, Glenlivet 18 and Johnny Walker Blue.
Also, I think Bourbon is awesome with cigars, and plus, it's a little more reasonable in price than single malts. My favorite bourbon is Woodford Reserve (it rocks!!) and Blantens is also good.
With scotch or bourbon, I prefer full-bodied cigars, my favorite one lately is the Bolivar Cofarida. The other day I had a Diesel Unholy Cocktail with some Woodford Reserve, they went great together – a marriage made in heaven!
I have some Bolivar Cofradia on the way. While I drink more bourbon than scotch, I feel a scotch mood coming on... I'll have to see which they go better with (scotch or bourbon).
QuoteOne distiller has a "Cigar Malt" on the market, but I don't remember who. Anyone familiar with it?
Dalmore makes a "Cigar Malt" I have a bottle of it and it's actually a pretty good scotch. Johnnie Walker Black is my favorite goto scotch with pretty much any cigar. I've recently been drinking Chivas Regal 18 year and that also pairs well with whatever cigar i'm in the mood for.
Although it is a blended Scotch, I like Dewars and a HdM
Any single malt with most any cigar(no dog rockets :nono: )
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A standing favorite is Macallan 18 year old... :thumbsup:
I'll name my most recent enjoyed pairing...Glenfiddich 12 year with a Di Fazio Connecticut Duble Robusto!
For me, the pairing of a good Kentucky Bourbon and your favorite cigar is one of those little pleasures that makes life good. I am fortunate enough to live right in the heart of KY Bourbon country (the Woodford Reserve distillery is less than 8 miles from my house) and it IS a great Bourbon.
I'd like to suggest these bourbons for those of you who enjoy the stuff: Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Russel's Reserve 10 yr, Ridgemont Reserve 1792, Elijah Craig 18 yr, and 4 Roses Single Barrel. These are all moderately priced bourbons in the $28 to $43 range for 750ml, but lordy you'll get a lot of SMOOTH TASTE for your buck.
Pairing the Wild Turkey Rare Breed and an Oliva V is, for me, the perfect end to any day.
When I drink Scotch (which is not often) I usually pour up some Highland Park 18 year.
Just last night, I went to a cigar lounge/bar in Rochester and I enjoyed a johnny walker blue label with a 601 habano. These two are great apart or together.
Eric,
The Johnny Blue, mucho $$$
I found a single by the name of Old Punteney. A good scotch for 35.00
I do too like the Aberlour
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The Dalmore Cigar Malt is really good with cigars. It is not too peaty, so it goes well with all cigars from mild to full flavor.
I am personally loving a new bourbon I discovered on the rocks with my cigars.
It is Eagle Rare 10yr old. I get it for $24 dollars in my town.
It is very smooth. Very drinkable, more body and less floral than makers mark.
http://www.spiritsreview.com/reviews-bourbon-eagle-rare-10.htm
The Eagle Rare is a GREAT Bourbon, one of my favorites.
If you like this one, you owe it to yourself to give Russels Reserve 10 year a shot; it's comparably priced with the Eagle Rare, and a little smoother.
When I am at the local cigar lounge I usually get a Glenlivet 12. I have paired it with different med-full sticks, but I really enjoyed it with a San Cristobal.
At home I have a bottle of Chivas 18 and pair it with mostly anything in the humi. Most recently I paired it with a Gran Habano Cabinet Selection and this worked very well.
Will have to try the Russell Reserve this friday! :dancing:
Ok...after JDavidH suggestions...and looking at some whiskeys reviews online...I have new plans for friday.
Gonna try the Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Sounds great. Saw it at a store in town for 30 bucks with two glasses in a nice wooden case. So for Friday.....
1 bottle Wild Turkey Rare Breed....
A Man O War (6x60) and an Oliva Series V (6x60) that have been sitting in my humidor for around 200 days...
My beautiful stinky ashtray comes in from CI this wednesday....
I got my poker table that I customized with rope lights....
Gonna put Pandora on Willie Nelson, pull out the chips and cards, call up a couple of buddies.
Is it friday yet?! :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:
Sounds like a good time :biggrin:
nwb
I went to find me the Eagles Rare and the Russell's Reserve.
I found bothh
eagle Rare 34.00 Ouch
Russel"s Reserve 28.00, not bad
But, on the Bourbon shelf was a bottle of Evan Williams. The normal price 49.00, sale price 28.99 :cheer: I have never had this before, but for 20.00 off. It was a no BRAINIER!!
Me and my BOTL burn one yesterday along with a splash of Evan Williams. :bigthumbs: :bigthumbs:
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Quotesouthernpacifico - 2/21/2010 1:05 PM
I went to find me the Eagles Rare and the Russell's Reserve.
I found bothh
eagle Rare 34.00 Ouch
Russel"s Reserve 28.00, not bad
But, on the Bourbon shelf was a bottle of Evan Williams. The normal price 49.00, sale price 28.99 :cheer: I have never had this before, but for 20.00 off. It was a no BRAINIER!!
Me and my BOTL burn one yesterday along with a splash of Evan Williams. :bigthumbs: :bigthumbs:
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I'm not a Bourbon drinker that Evan Williams should would make me a one really nice and smooth :drinking:
Evan Williams is the only bourbon I keep on hand or really buy for that matter. It's smooth and delish...
As for scotch and cigar pairings, I've got some Johnny Walker Gold Label that I recieved as a gift, and I'm not the biggest fan of it, as I usually prefer Chivas or Buchanan's, but I've found that paired with a Fonseca Serie F, it's absolutely magnificent...sweet, smoky and glorious.
Lagavulin Single Malt will compliment and keep up with any of your favorite full-bodied cigars!
Good tip Brunce. Be sure to introduce yourself in the newbie forum.
As for me, Glenfiddich 12 year with a Di Fazzio Connecticut double robusto!!! Check out my review of the stick for details.